Job Purpose

The Capacity Program Advisor, is responsible for the oversight and implementation of processes, policies, outreach, communication, support and education programs in keeping with the Law Society’s public interest mandate, legislation, by-laws and policies, specifically with respect to licensee health issues, and assessment of incapacity (as defined by the Law Society Act). The Capacity Program Advisor serves as an information and strategic resource on licensee health to Professional Regulation. Promotes an assistive, collaborative approach to dealing with licensee health related issues to produce appropriate outcomes in a diverse number of cases.

Qualifications

- Minimum of an advanced degree in Health Sciences or a related field of study or an LLB or JD with membership in good standing with the Law Society.
- Minimum, 7 years’ experience or equivalent in mental health services or a health regulatory environment. At least two of these years should be in a project management and/or leadership capacity, directing the development and implementation of process improvements in a regulatory/adjudicative environment, and leading change management initiatives.
- In depth understanding of the Law Society’s mandate, services, legislation and policies
- In depth understanding, and continued research and analysis in legally complex matters
- Has current knowledge of related health resources and programs in the community
- Demonstrated knowledge base regarding health issues affecting professionals, particularly substance use disorders, mental health disorders and dementias.
- Microsoft Office Suite / 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Broad understanding of technology,



particularly applications of technical solutions to work process and procedure in a regulatory / legal setting.
- Thorough knowledge of project management principles and best practices, including group dynamics, alliance building, role modeling behavior and building consensus among disparate perspective and competing priorities.
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal; demonstrated high-level drafting skills (e.g., briefing notes, reports, undertakings).
- Expressive and persuasive in both spoken and written language
- Reason through highly complex spoken and written information
- In depth understanding of the Law Society’s mandate, services, legislation and policies

Key Accountabilities

Client / Customer Service Planning

Provides advice, guidance and assistance in planning to Professional Regulation regarding licensee health issues, including licensee incapacity. Develops, recommends and implements training, policy, and effective approaches to the division's activities relating to the incapacity of licensees. In conjunction with division staff establishes and maintains a framework including the creation of effective and ongoing evaluation of investigative and monitoring processes. On an ongoing basis, proactively identifies problems and opportunities and takes action to continuously improve the related work processes.

Maintains up-to-date the “Capacity Resource Manual”, including related procedures, tools and templates.



Develops and maintains a roster of health professionals who provide expert opinions to the Law Society with respect to licensee health issues and regularly assesses opinions received with respect to quality, including timeliness. Develops and maintains up-to-date training and orientation materials/programs.

Client / Customer Service Delivery

Monitors the progress of capacity related processes, participating in initial and ongoing risk assessment, the resolution of deficiencies or problems in processes, and coaching and developing the skills and abilities of division staff. Conducts capacity‑related training for Professional Regulation and others across the organization. Establishes performance measures and targets to address issues of consistency, quality, and efficiency of related processes. Identifies and seeks out external expert resources, when necessary, to ensure that the necessary case specific competencies are met. Identifies where further investigation of issues is required, considering standards of quality, the political and environmental context of the case.

Conducts outreach, including ongoing recruitment and training of medical assessors, liaises with stakeholders, including Ontario Lawyers Assistance Program (OLAP), Ontario Bar Association (OBA)/Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Homewood, and provides related presentations. Conducts relevant research, including research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Maintains current list of educational resources. Regularly assesses and reviews strategies and processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Law Society’s oversight of licensee health related matters.

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📌 Capacity Program Advisor, Office of the Executive Director (Toronto)
🏢 Law Society of Ontario
📍 Toronto